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STATE v. HENDRICKS — NEW JERSEY MURDER TRIAL — “NOT GUILTY” VERDICT

Mr. Tumelty represented Helena Hendricks, who was charged with first degree murder in Atlantic County Superior Court. The defendant faced a number of additional charges, including armed robbery, conspiracy and possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose. At the conclusion of a jury trial that lasted three weeks, the defendant was found “not guilty” of all charges.

While “assault” is a crime of violence recognized by every U.S. state, different states treat assault differently. Some state statutes define assault as intentional force or violence used against someone else, such as hitting, shaking, or slapping. Others include not only actual acts of force or violence but also behavior that causes a person to… Continue Reading

Running away when a police officer has issued an order to stop can be charged with a criminal offense known as eluding. Even if the person charged with evading or eluding faces no other criminal charges, this offense alone can come with serious penalties if someone is convicted. Continue Reading

Most people are at least familiar with the general concept of the right to remain silent. The purpose of the right to remain silent is to help you avoid incriminating yourself accidentally when police officers or other authorities are questioning you about something. Continue Reading

Atlantic City Prostitution Defense Attorney

A Look at the Most Frequently Used Prostitution Charges in NJ

If you are convicted of engaging in, soliciting or promoting prostitution, you could be facing jail time, fines and additional penalties as well as a permanent criminal record. To make sure your rights are protected, you should talk to an experienced defense lawyer right away.

I am John W. Tumelty, an Atlantic City prostitution and sex crime defense attorney representing clients in Cape May County, Atlantic County and other counties throughout South Jersey. Contact me today at 609-390-4600 for a free consultation to discuss what I can do to defend you against prostitution charges.

Defending Local and Out-of-State Clients Against All Types of Charges

Prostitution offenses are among the most commonly prosecuted crimes in South Jersey, especially in the vicinity of the Atlantic City casinos. The following are some of the most frequently used prostitution charges under New Jersey law:

Soliciting prostitution: Local police departments often use sting operations to arrest alleged “johns” accused of seeking out the services of prostitutes.

Engaging in prostitution: The police may also pose as potential customers in order to arrest people who are then accused of offering sexual services.

Promoting prostitution: If you are accused of pimping or running a prostitution ring, you may be charged with promoting, a crime with particularly serious penalties.

If you are a resident of North Jersey, Pennsylvania or another state, and you have been arrested for soliciting prostitution while visiting the Jersey Shore, it is important to hire a local defense attorney who is familiar with the local courts, procedures and statutes.

I am a New Jersey Supreme Court certified criminal trial attorney, and I have 30 years of criminal law experience. If you’ve been accused of prostitution, solicitation or promotion, contact me today at 609-390-4600 to discuss your options.